Nokia's Bob Hinden explains the purpose behind the formation of the IPv6 Directorate.

"The IPv6 Forum Technical Directorate is an extension of the IPv6 Forum to provide a technology, architecture, research, and engineering center of expertise. The directorate provides hands on consulting, presentations, and technology review within the auspices of IPv6 deployment. The directorate members are leaders in the IPv6 community and provide this support on a volunteer basis. Each member of the directorate has made a significant contribution within the industry for IPv6 in some form such as, but not limited to, IETF specifications, implementation, education, testing, tutorials, or academic research."